Group supports bill to buy out Central Maine Power to create a public electrical utility in its place.
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CMP says it won’t use herbicides in proposed new power line corridor
But some opponents of the New England Clean Energy Connect project say the promise doesn’t touch other environmental concerns in the 53 miles of new transmission line corridor from Beattie Township through The Forks.
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Video: CMP power line challenges way of life in off-the-grid Somerset County
For a handful of year-round residents and camp owners in the unorganized territory, a proposed power line corridor through an otherwise off-the-grid area brings concerns and questions at the heart of why they live there.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
South Portland-Montreal pipeline pitched as alternative route for CMP line
Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, offers an emergency bill suggesting the Portland Pipe Line corridor replace the controversial route now proposed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston the big winner in controversial power line project
The city would gain more than $8 million in additional tax revenue annually if New England Clean Energy Connect gets a green light.
Posted inMaine
Public weighs in on proposed CMP power line project in Farmington
Members of the public voiced concerns to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on the impact of CMP’s proposed power line on the scenery and wildlife of western Maine.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Wilton voters to decide CMP support, Forster Mill funding
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons voted unanimously Tuesday to schedule a public hearing and special town meeting to address continued support of Central Maine Power’s transmission line and cleanup of the former Forster Manufacturing site. “Originally, I was going to suggest the select board remove support of the CMP project and remain neutral,” Selectperson […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
CMP repairs circuit that left parts of downtown Lewiston without power
LEWISTON — Parts of the downtown went dark Thursday after an underground circuit blew at about 3:30 p.m. Among the buildings that lost power were the U.S. Post Office, the Public Library and the Sun Journal. Central Maine Power officials said the outage affected a small area encompassing Ash, Park and Pine streets and surrounding areas. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Somerset County commissioners maintain support for CMP project
SKOWHEGAN — Somerset County commissioners Wednesday voted against rescinding support for a proposed 145-mile transmission line from Quebec to Lewiston and on to Massachusetts, drawing criticism from a small group of opponents gathered at the Somerset County Superior Courthouse. The controversial New England Clean Energy Connect project from Central Maine Power would run through central […]
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Electricity supply rates to rise about 14 percent
Most home and small-business electric customers in southern and central Maine will see the cost of their power supply go up roughly 14 percent on Jan. 1, after the Maine Public Utilities Commission on Monday approved a new standard offer rates for 2019. Rates will rise from 7.9 cents per kilowatt hour to 9 cents. […]